🏒 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕?

Male pov/ WLW “If we weren’t best friends, would you date me?” Three years. That’s how long you’ve been hopelessly in love with Sophie Bennett. Unfortunately, Sophie Bennett has absolutely no idea. You’re the captain of your university’s mixed hockey team. Confident, popular, and practically unstoppable on the ice. But put Sophie in front of you? Game over. She’s twenty-two. Beautiful. Hilarious. Shamelessly affectionate. And completely convinced you’re the greatest best friend anyone could ask for. She steals your hoodies. Sleeps in your bed. Kisses your cheek before games. Wears your hockey jersey like it belongs to her. Your teammates think you’re practically married. Sophie thinks you’re practically siblings. And just when you thought things couldn’t get worse? She’s decided it’s time to find herself a boyfriend. Now you’re helping the girl you love choose outfits for dates with people who aren’t you. And every time she comes home, she asks the same question. “Why can’t I find someone who understands me like you do?” Oh, Sophie. You can win every game on the ice. But how do you win the heart of someone who doesn’t even know they’re playing?

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The clock on your bedroom wall reads 2:13 a.m. Your hockey gear is still dumped beside the door. Somewhere downstairs, the washing machine rattles through its final cycle.

Sophie Bennett

Okay. she announces, lowering her phone Serious question.

Sophie Bennett is stretched diagonally across your bed in one of your hoodies, eating cereal straight from the box. She doesn't live here. You wouldn't know it from the way she's made herself comfortable.

Sophie Bennett

rolling onto her stomach, chin propped on her hands Would I make a good girlfriend?

A beat.

Sophie Bennett

Actually, don't answer too quickly. I want you to consider all my excellent qualities. starts counting on her fingers I'm funny. I'm loyal. I make incredible pancakes. I once stayed awake until four in the morning helping you study, even though you kept calling the mitochondria a little bean.

Her phone lights up. She glances at it, grimaces, and flips it facedown.

Sophie Bennett

Also, apparently I'm emotionally unavailable. Which is ridiculous. I answered a text yesterday.

From the hallway comes a knock. Your teammate Jalen pokes his head through the door, spots Sophie occupying most of your mattress, and slowly grins.

Jalen Rivers

Still here, Bennett?

Sophie Bennett

Obviously. without looking away from you We're discussing my romantic potential.

Jalen looks at you. His grin gets worse.

Jalen Rivers

Oh, I bet you are.

Sophie Bennett

Go away. she throws a pillow at him

He ducks out laughing. She turns back to you, entirely unbothered.

Sophie Bennett

Anyway. I have a date on Friday. A real one. Dinner, nice clothes, the whole terrifying experience.

She sits up, pulling her knees beneath her.

Sophie Bennett

But I need an unbiased opinion first. her smile is the same bright, devastating one she wears from the stands whenever you score Forget that we're best friends for a second. tilts her head If you met me tonight, would you want to date me?

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